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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,322.20, 27,483.30 and 12,490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,322.20, 27,483.30 and 12,490.20 is: 18,735.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,322.20 : 27,483.30 = 12,490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,322.20/27,483.30 = 12,490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,322.20x = 27,483.30 × 12,490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,322.20x = 343,271,913.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,271,913.66/18,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,735.30

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